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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05 
 
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE, TO APPLY 
FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATION F UND TO 
EXTEND THE EUREKA TRAIL TO PROF POWERS PARK AND CONSTRUCT  
ASSOCIATED AMENITIES WITHIN THE PARK. 
 
WHEREAS, the City of Athens has prepared and adopted a Parks and Recreation Master 
Plan and a Public Works Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan; and 
 
WHEREAS, the proposed project is consistent with the goals and recommendations  of 
both master plans; and 
 
WHEREAS, the extension of the Eureka Trail to the Downtown Central Business District 
by way of Prof Powers Park ranks among the top three most desired pedestrian and bicycle 
improvements based on public input; and 
 
WHEREAS, associated amenities are ne cessary to serve both the Eureka Trail and Prof 
Powers Park; and 
 
WHEREAS, Prof Powers Park is in need of significant improvements  due to aging 
infrastructure; and 
 
WHEREAS, the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF)  provides funding for eligible 
recreational trail and park improvement projects; and 
 
WHEREAS, the City of Athens desires to submit a n LPRF grant application requesting 
funding in the amount of Nine Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($960,000.00) to support the 
design and construction of the proposed improvements; and 
 
WHEREAS, the City of Athens is committed to providing a local match in the amount of 
Nine Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($960,000.00) resulting in a total project cost of One 
Million Nine Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($1,920,000.00); and 
 
WHEREAS, the proposed project represents a long- term public investment that will 
promote public health, recreation, transportation connectivity, tourism, and economic activity. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 
OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE, THAT: 
 
The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to prepare and submit an application 
to the  State of Tennessee for funding through the LPRF  Grant Program in the amount of 
$960,000.00 for the Eureka Trail Extension (Phase I) and associated improvements to Prof Powers 
Park. 
 
The Mayor, City Manager, or their designee is further authorized to execute all documents, 
agreements, certifications, and assurances necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution on 
behalf of the City of Athens. 
 
ON MOTION BY ______________________________________________________,  
 
SECONDED BY _______________________________________________________,  
 
said Resolution adopted and approved by roll call vote on the 17th day of February, 2026. 
 
 
    
ATTEST:   Larry Eaton, Mayor 
    
    
Randall Dowling, City Manager    
    
APPROVED AS TO FORM:    
    
    
Christopher M. Caldwell, City Attorney